smokedog Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Hello all i,m very new to this game, Need some advice on electric pliers. Basically i am being taught by a ole hand who likes to do everything by hand lol no machines. He cant be with me most of the time due to health reasons. Im having problems with some stiletto heel tubes damaged and need replaced. His method was to cut the plastic heel remove the piece and then the tube, then glue it back together. I have heard that the tubes can be removed with electric pliers with out effecting the plastic heel, is this true ? Feeling a bit lost need some advice really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 viewtopic.php?t=1766 No7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Mishap Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Electric pliers : approach with caution They can simplify a tough tube extraction by giving just enough heat to whip out that little metal tubey sucker - and then whack in a new one .... They can also put you in a world of panic - when they sometimes melt the stilly beyond belief , turning a tricky job into a complete nightmare .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedog Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Sounds like a should do a few practice runs first on charity shop shoes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 In all honesty I've not used electric pliers in over 20 years - I've never felt the need to. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedog Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 What Method do you use Rick to remove the tubes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 i used my pliers last week! carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I also use mine for removing heel block nails. I couldn't live without a pair. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedog Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 So I ordered a set of Electric pliers from the Leather Grindery, received them last Friday, had to change the plug to a uk 13amp. Plugged them in for the first time today and gave them a squeeze, they dont half heat up very quick. Now trying to find out any kind of instructions, as they look like could cause a lot of damage in the uneducated hands lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 good for lighting a cig ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 where are you based smokedog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 So I ordered a set of Electric pliers from the Leather Grindery, received them last Friday, had to change the plug to a uk 13amp. Plugged them in for the first time today and gave them a squeeze, they dont half heat up very quick. Now trying to find out any kind of instructions, as they look like could cause a lot of damage in the uneducated hands lol. They sound like Italian ones (plastic box?) sometimes they have 2 settings for the cables I think 2v or 3v, use them on the lowest setting yes they do heat very quickly. Always switch them off when not using them because it is very easy for them to short and heat themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autolock Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Very good for torturing akward customers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedog Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Hi Lee im based in Newtownards over in Northern Ireland. Yea there Italian ones i think, they only had a wee note in foreign language. Something about replacing the electrodes I think ! Now im wondering do the electrodes wear out quickly and are they easy to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autolock Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 How much are a set of electric pliers now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedog Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 The ones I got were 180 including vat from leather grindery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejones1974 Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 I was using my electric pliers last week, for a bit to long, put them down to serve a customer, after 5 minutes smoke was pouring out of the sides of the transformer. Knackered now, anyone else had this problem ?? Had them for almost 7 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 The ones I have were here before me well over 25 years old, and still work perfectly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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